Every year, millions of traffic accidents occur in Europe. Often, the speed at which emergency services receive information about an accident can make the difference between life and death. The eCall system was developed specifically to improve this aspect. ## What is eCall eCall is a system integrated into vehicles that automatically places a call to the emergency number in the event of an accident. The system is activated when the vehicle’s sensors detect a serious impact. ## What information the system transmits When an eCall is activated, the vehicle sends a set of data known as the Minimum Set of Data (MSD). This set includes: * vehicle location * direction of travel * vehicle type * time of the accident ## Benefits for citizens The eCall system reduces the time needed to alert emergency services. This can be especially important in situations where the vehicle occupants are unable to make a call themselves. ## Benefits for emergency services For emergency centers, eCall provides key information even before operators speak with the vehicle occupants. This allows them to prepare a response more quickly. ## Evolution toward Next Generation eCall The eCall system is evolving toward a new architecture called Next Generation eCall (NGeCall). This evolution will enable the use of IP networks and facilitate integration with NG112 systems. ## Conclusion eCall represents an important step toward smarter, more connected emergency systems. The transition to NGeCall will further enhance the capabilities of these systems.